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It is a 2-channel sound bar, not a surround bar. I was also initially confused but conceded to this fact and accepted it as it is.

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Originally Posted by Viche

Yes. Not being argumentative here, and thanks for the info, but if TruSurround is theoretically capable of supporting 6.1 input channels, and the optical connection limits input to 2 channels, isn't that false advertising? Or is SRS TruSurround an effect used in other products that do accept up to 6.1 channels?

Are we limited to 2 channel using rca cables?

What happens to the other channels if you are watching say a blu ray movie? Do they get compressed into two channels so that you are at least hearing all of the information from each channel, or are the extra channels culled out? I have been setting blu ray's audio options to 5.1 surround, but if what you say is correct, then might it not be better to use the 2 channel optional audio that some movies offer with this bar?

Thanks

Anyone ever figure this out? Have my PS3 set to 2 ch 44 or 48 hz pcm. It works, but wondering if there is a better way to do this. I assume I have to select 2 ch on ps3 because the sound goes to my tv and my tv can only export 2.1 to the bar/sub. What if I were to connect the bar directly to the PS3 and choose higher channels in ps3 sound settings? Anyone try this?

Keep in mind the VSB200 is has no digital decoder. Your TV will likely pass-through the digital audio from tuner (ATSC / QAM) to the soundbar and therefore you will not hear anything from the SB. I think there is even an indication on the VSB200 that tells you something is wrong. This is the case on my Samsung. If I feed it with HDMI, I can hear the sound through the VSB200.

wombatzoner, just go with rca red & white for connecting it to whatever components.

I found that the newer vizio soundbar that I have, would not take the input from either the UVerse box or our Panny Plasma, so all I am using, is the two analog inputs (3/8" male input for the tv, Rca for UVerse.

Everything like our blu-ray goes through our Denon AVR-1612, only use the SB for tv only viewing.

That's what we ended up doing. A friend of mine tracked down what the problem was. Apparently the TV is incapable of relaying the audio it receives over HDMI from the blu-ray player back out the optical port because of HDCP restrictions.

I went ahead and left the S/PDIF cable attached to the soundbar to see if there is a significant difference in how things sound between the two.

I guess at some point I'm going to need to get a receiver with multiple HDMI inputs to simplify this mess. Having multiple options to adjust the volume on things is starting to wear on me.

wombatzoner, I just use both the soundbar & avrs, depending on what we are watching. Regular TV, or a movie on tv, that I do not want in Surround sound, the sound bar is on. Otherwise, the Denon 1612 gets turned on if we want to watch sports, movies, Dancing with the stars, Duck Dynasty in Surround.

I just bought this soundbar from Amazon Warehouse and noticed it wasn't as clear sounding as I had hoped. This is my first soundbar which I'm using in my bedroom (I have two higher end 7.2 systems in living room and basement). The soundbar sounds as if the treble is turned all the way down if I was to compare it to a pair of computer speakers. So I popped the grille off to look where the two .75" tweeters were located and noticed there weren't any but there is an circle in the face of the speaker where it looks like a hole should be cut out for the tweeter on each side (see first two pictures). I could only find one picture of the VSB200 without the grille on (see below) and it has the tweeters, but it is also just and advertisement picture from some small retail site.

What and how is it connected? I have the 2.1 40" E-Series, connected to my dvr for my provider, and it does not sound trebly or muffled.

As for your's, double check the model# sticker on the back. It may be that someone sold you the wrong one. I would let Vizio know, and also who the seller was on Amazon.

Also contact Amazon about it. I would not keep it, if it is not the product you were promised. I only use Amazon Prime when purchasing on Amazon, and double check ecrything, before purchasing. Rarely have I had any issues with incorrect product from Amazon.

Anytime I have done returns, it has been no questions asked, and money returned to me within a couple of days.

Thanks. I did call Vizio and they agreed that it should have two tweeters, but wanted the serial number to make sure it is indeed the VSB200. I'm at work so I will have to call them back this evening with the S/N.

Re: remote code for vizio soundbar VSB200 11-18-2011 10:58 AM
After much research, here is a step-by-step for getting your Vizio Soundbar to work with the Comcast remote using EFC codes (mine is the newer charcoal grey one, works great!)

Volume Lock
Volume Lock is a remote control function that forces the volume and mute keys to always send the codes for your audio device (typically the TV or an amplifier.) You can change what device is used for volume, or disable the feature. When disabled, the remote will send the volume code for whatever device is currently selected.
Setting Global Volume Lock

Global Volume Lock will force the volume and mute keys to be controlled by one device.

Press and hold the "Setup" key until a device key blinks twice.
Type in the code 993. A device key should blink twice.
Press and release the device key for the device you want the volume locked to.
You will get two blinks if the lock is successful.

Disable Volume Lock for one Device

This will disable Volume lock only when a particular device is selected on the remote.

Press and release the device key for the device you want to disable the Volume Lock on.
Press and hold the "Setup" key until a device key blinks twice.
Type in the code 993. A device key should blink twice.
Press and release the Volume Down (Vol -) button.
The device key will blink FOUR times if successful.

Disable Global Volume Lock

This will disable Volume Lock for all devices. The Volume and Mute keys will send the codes for the selected device.

Press and hold the "Setup" key until a device key blinks twice.
Type in the code 993. A device key should blink twice.
Press and release the Volume Up (Vol +) button.
A device key will blink FOUR times if successful.

Thanks. I did call Vizio and they agreed that it should have two tweeters, but wanted the serial number to make sure it is indeed the VSB200. I'm at work so I will have to call them back this evening with the S/N.

What are the chances... just happened to land on this thread looking to see if anybody else has poor sound from their vizio soundbar and I also seem to have the case of missing tweeters. Were you able to get a replacement?

What are the chances... just happened to land on this thread looking to see if anybody else has poor sound from their vizio soundbar and I also seem to have the case of missing tweeters. Were you able to get a replacement?

Yes, I sent it back to Amazon Warehouse because it wasn't what was described on the product page. I ended up buying a Energy Power Bar Elite off ebay.

Yes, I sent it back to Amazon Warehouse because it wasn't what was described on the product page. I ended up buying a Energy Power Bar Elite off ebay.

What sucks big time is that Vizio even refused to acknowledge that the tweeters should be there in the first place. Their customer service rep told me that they got rid of the tweeters and they are not supposed to be there in the first place. Of course the product manual on their own site says otherwise. Not touching a Vizio product with a 10' pole again.

Anyone have a problem with buzzing/static? The right side of the bar sounds perfectly fine, but the left side emits static/crackling/buzzing sound at certain frequencies. Using S/PDIF. Is a speaker on that side just shot? Anything I can do to fix it?

I am having an issue with error code C as well. I moved recently and hooked up the soundbar at my new house but to the same TV i always used. I originally connected it with the red and white cables like I did at my old house and was getting no audio with the flashing third light indicating error code C - overcurrent. i thought maybe i connected the wrong AC power cord so connected another one and tried again with the same error. I tried lowering the volume to one, turning it off, waiting, then turning it back on and still had the same problem. Any suggestions of what else i can try? Thanks much!